September 2015

By Danika Rockett, Ph.D.
Are you taking StraighterLine courses with a target college in mind? Maybe you were even referred to StraighterLine by a college that you are interested in attending. Oftentimes, we find that colleges will recommend students start with our courses in order to get some practice with college courses--and with online coursework in particular. If this scenario applies to you, maybe you’re thinking, “Okay, now what?”
Here are some tips for getting started with StraighterLine’s ultra-affordable, self-paced online courses:
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If your goal is to prepare for a college degree, StraighterLine courses can be the perfect solution. Since we have a free trial available, you can try out co ...

Sarah Hoxie wants a career in which she can make a real difference -- and a living. Even though she already has a college degree, she’s made the big decision to go back to school in order to become an elementary teacher.
“These past five years I have had a number of people comment on how they think I would make a good teacher, and I’m excited to finally be pursuing a degree in elementary education,” Sarah says of her experience. “There’s something special about working with little kids. They keep me firmly focused on living in the moment and I forget about any worries or distractions I may have.”
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Determination to Complete a Bachelor’s Degree
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Thinking about going back to college as an adult? You’re not alone. Over thirty percent of college students start college at age 25 or older.
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We’re excited to introduce Lipscomb University and Rio Salado College as our newest StraighterLine partner colleges and announce that California Southern University is our latest scholarship partner. Welcome to the StraighterLine College Savings Network!
When you enroll at any one of our over 100 accredited schools in our college savings network, your are guaranteed to receive full course credit for approved college courses taken at StraighterLine.
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Lipscomb University
Tennessee & Online
Lipscomb University offers an intellectually challenging academic program with a commitment to integrating academics, workplace skills, and faith. The school has a 125- year tradition of li ...

By Melanie Rogers, University of Bridgeport's Graduate Health Sciences
According to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, chiropractic care is the nation's third largest primary health care profession. And since over one-third of Americans utilize some form of complementary medicine, a chiropractic degree offers students entry into a career on the rise.
So what does that mean to students who plan on pursuing a chiropractic degree? Opportunity, a competitive salary, as well as the ability to take advantage of flexible degree options—including completing your prerequisites online through alternative credit providers like StraighterLine.
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Since a chiropractic ...